Jishou City is located in the central hinterland of the Wuling Mountains, under the jurisdiction of the ancient Yelang State, and is the capital of the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture.

There is Dehang Scenic Area, one of the top ten scenic spots in Hunan Province, as well as the Zao Aizhai Highway Wonder, which is a unique wonder in China; Jishou University in Shazi Ao in the south of the city is famous for its unique gardens with lakes and mountains, birds singing and fragrance of flowers, and folk customs.

The scenery has become one of the most beautiful scenery in Jishou city.